Founded in 1958, Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through curriculum while teachers guide problem-centered classrooms fostering curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The school’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart, and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its place-based program and signature experiences like Field Studies, the Social Innovation Program, Talking Leaves, and more.
Roles and responsibilities
Substitute Teacher responsibilities include
- Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
- Supervise classroom of absent teacher
- Teach provided lesson plan
- Maintain a functioning classroom
- Inform the Office Manager if an accepted job cannot be filled
- Keep updated personal and contact information with the Office Manager
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
- Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears white board, etc.
- Indicate to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with the school
- Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
- Know emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
- Know procedures for referring students who are having disciplinary issues.
- Know school procedures and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as directed by Office Manager or Division Director
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who have
- Experience working with children or teens in educational settings
- Ability to adapt quickly and support student-centered learning
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Commitment to inclusion, equity, and respectful community norms
- Comfort teaching across multiple subjects and/or age groups
- Openness to feedback and collaboration with faculty and staff
- Alignment with Sequoyah’s mission and Habits of Mind
Minimum Requirements
- Clean DOJ and FBI Background Check (livescan)
- Mandated Reporter Training
Diversity, equity and inclusion at sequoyah
Diversity is a founding value of Sequoyah School, and we seek candidates willing and interested in upholding an equitable, inclusive environment. Sequoyah School is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
For more information about Sequoyah School or to see other career opportunities, please visit our website at sequoyahschool.org [https://sequoyahschool.org].
